Mammography Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Radiologic Technologist specializing in screening and diagnostic mammography. The per diem position emphasizes high-quality imaging and strict safety standards.

You will operate and maintain radiology equipment, position patients, document procedures, and participate in quality assurance. On-site shifts run 08:00–16:30 with no on-call or weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• ARRT general radiology certification.
• Mammography certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• On-site training provided if not certified in mammography with 15 months to achieve certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in screening and diagnostic mammograms.
• Explain procedures and address patient concerns to ensure comfort.
• Operate and maintain mammography equipment.
• Position patients and adjust exposure factors per protocol.
• Perform quality assurance and radiation safety practices.
• Maintain documentation and supply levels.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance checks.
• May assist other radiology areas as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Mammography

Patient care

Radiology procedures

Education

Associate degree in radiology

AMA-approved radiology program

Tools

ARRT certified radiologic technologist

Mammography certification

Job description

Position Summary:

Performs digital mammograms of the breast at a technical level that will produce high quality mammographic images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. May perform breast imaging procedures.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast tumors.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned mammography equipment to ensure it works properly.
• Positions patients and moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Correctly captures the images requested by a physician.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
• Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Certified in mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• If not mammography certified, on-site training will be provided with the requirement of becoming mammography certified within 15 months of hire
• Current BLS certification

Preferred:

• Associate degree in radiology

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26011809
• Daily Work Times: 08:00am-04:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No